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If you are in Long street in Cape Town you will be spoiled for choice if you are shopping for books, Select Books is another gem. Where are you situated? 232 Long Street, Cape Town, near the top of the street, just below the Lutheran Church. Select Books has been in Long Street since 1986 … Continue reading →

Q and A with Henrietta Dax of Clarke’s Bookshop Where are you situated? 211 Long Street, Cape Town 8001 What kind of readers do you attract, and cater for? Academics, people who work nearby, tourists, book lovers Why are independent books stores important? We provide better serivice, have a better and unusual selection of books … Continue reading →

We firmly believe that independent bookshops have an important place and a strong role to play in our society (and, as writers, in our hearts). Here is the first in a series of posts on our best-known and most loved independent shops. Please let us know if you have a favourite bookshop you would like … Continue reading →